The last point requires some clarification. You can qualify for Club Carlson status based on either nights or stays. For example:

Silver status requires 15 nights or 10 stays

Gold status requires 35 nights or 20 stays

Concierge status requires 75 nights or 30 stays

This promotion will only give you double elite night credits so it is only useful if you are hoping to requalify on nights vs stays.

For most people, double points will be more valuable. (If you do want Club Carlson status, remember that the American Express Platinum charge card comes with Club Carlson Gold for as long as you keep the card.)

Following the devaluation last year, I tend to value Club Carlson points at around 0.33p each when used for high-end properties. 40 points per $ – equivalent to 50 points per £1 – means a rebate of around 16p for every £1 you spend. If you get an elite status bonus on top it will be an even better deal.

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